1998 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2013 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2013 Nissan Versa is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Venture would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Versa. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 678 kg more than 2013 Nissan Versa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Versa. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Venture | 2013 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Venture | Versa |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4455 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1514 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2600 mm |
